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Almost two-thirds of Europeans are concerned that no one has yet been held accountable for the historic terrorist attack against critical EU infrastructure. The protracted investigation allowed for the spread of theories, often politically motivated, which divided EU citizens’ image of the perpetrator. Half of those who expressed an opinion believe that the Russians blew up the pipeline, 21% believe it was the Americans, and 19% believe it was the Ukrainians.

The relevant committee of the European Parliament would ban imports of Russian gas and oil into the EU from 1 January 2026. The measure would have serious consequences for Hungary: it would lead to gasoline prices above 1,000 forints and a general energy crisis. Two-thirds of Hungarian adults therefore do not support the embargo.

After Brussels’ preparations for war reached a new level, the Tisza Party raised the possibility of reinstating conscription. The move has met with significant public resistance: 80% of Hungarians reject the measure.

In recent months, the emerging agricultural strategy of the European Commission, led by the newly elected Ursula von der Leyen, has caused a major stir in Hungary, as it envisages the phasing out of the current area payment scheme for farmers. The importance of this issue is shown by the fact that Hungarian farmers receive around HUF 550 billion in area payments every year, which are used by nearly 160,000 farmers, mostly family farms. The November opinion poll by Századvég investigated how Hungarian farmers feel about Brussels’ planned agricultural policy measures.

The governing parties hold a confident lead among the parties, while the disapproval of Péter Magyar has increased significantly over the past month, according to Századvég's December opinion poll.

77% of Hungarians believe that there is a real chance that US President-elect Donald Trump will end the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine in 2025, Századvég's December survey found. The poll explored public attitudes towards recent developments in the war and the possibilities for peace-building.

The governing parties continue to have the highest social support, according to the November party preference survey by Századvég.

As the upcoming U.S. presidential election draws near, examining how Hungarian society perceives relations and cooperation opportunities with the United States becomes particularly relevant. A comprehensive public opinion survey by Századvég provides unique insights into this issue. The survey results highlight that while Hungarians generally support closer cooperation, they view U.S. cultural influence and international engagement critically. The research also explores how Hungarian public opinion perceives the potential impact of the November 5th U.S. presidential election on bilateral relations.

Századvég’s latest party preference survey shows that Fidesz-KDNP continues to lead the rankings of parties.

In September 2024, a flood wave unprecedented in almost a decade arrived in our region on the Danube, posing significant challenges for Hungary. In Budapest, the Danube peaked at 829 centimetres, but serious damage was avoided thanks to a nationwide effort involving a significant number of volunteers, as well as the authorities, soldiers and police. Századvég’s October public opinion survey mapped public views on flood protection.

86% of Hungarians are against European or NATO soldiers fighting in Ukraine, according to a March opinion poll by Századvég. Following recent calls by several leading European politicians, echoing the war rhetoric of French President Emmanuel Macron, for European countries to send troops to support Ukraine against Russia, Századvég has examined the Hungarian public’s views on certain issues related to the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will pay a visit to the United States for several days, during which he will meet former US President Donald Trump, now the only Republican presidential candidate, on 8 March. Trump, just like Hungary, is for peace and calls for an early end to the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine to avoid more people dying in the war. As one of the main political divides between Joe Biden and Donald Trump in the US presidential election in November is expected to be the continuation of the war or the promotion of peace, Századvég has mapped out what Hungarians think about the current and former US president in this regard.

Nearly three quarters (72%) of Hungarians are against Ukraine joining the European Union as soon as possible, according to the latest Századvég poll. The rejection of Ukraine’s EU accession has been growing month by month since September 2023.